Wigan Athletic have beaten Middlesbrough to the signing of Crystal Palace midfielder Ben Watson. The former England U-21 international has joined the Latics for a reported fee of £2m. Watson is Steve Bruce’s second January signing after Egyptian striker Mido. He is expected to fill the void left by the departure of Wilson Palacios. In … Read more
2.Bundesliga side Hansa Rostock have signed Finnish striker Henri Myntti from Tampere United. The 199cm tall Finn originally started his career as a central defender, but switched positions at Tampere last year. In the 2008 Veikkausliiga season, Myntti was top scorer along with FC Honka’s Aleksandr Kokko. Both of them scored thirteen goals. Myntti has … Read more
Welsh side Swansea City will host Fulham in the fifth round of the FA Cup. Swansea eliminated holders Portsmouth in the fourth round with an impressive display, while Fulham were taken the distance by non league side Kettering. Derby County and Manchester United could meet for the second time in cup competition this season should … Read more